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“To better understand the role of Young Concert Artists Inc. in the world of classical music, close your eyes for a moment and imagine a few of the stellar careers the organization has helped jump-start: the pianists Emanuel Ax, Richard Goode, Jean-Yves Thibaudet, Christopher O'Riley and Murray Perahia; the soprano Dawn Upshaw; the flutists Paula Robison and Eugenia Zukerman; the violinists Pinchas Zukerman and Ani and Ida Kavafian; the cellists Carter Brey, Fred Sherry and Colin Carr; and the Tokyo String Quartet. Now, imagine classical music without them. The void would be deafening.”–The New York Times

"Young Concert Artists’ track record for spotting the
best new talent in classical music is legendary.”– The New York Times

“Brilliant, ravishing, dazzling, enormously exciting! We should be grateful to
this series for getting us as worked up over young artists as we do!"- High Fidelity /MusicalAmerica

“YCA’s track record in singling out the stars of tomorrow is mind-boggling!”– The Washington Post

“Attending the debut of an unknown musician is often a risk at best. However, with
Young Concert Artists, music lovers can know without a doubt that they are hearing la crème de la crème from around the world.”– The Huffington Post

“The Young Concert Artists Series sparkles with talent.”– The New York Times

“Joy,intelligence, sensitivity, technical agility! Since music today seems to demand an irresistible stream of new stars, the Young Concert Artists Series functions each year as a barometer of concert health.”– The Village Voice

“A flowering lotus – the identifying symbol used by Young Concert Artists – is a sort of seal of approval, virtually signifying exceptionally high musical
quality.”– The New YorkTimes

“This series is characterized by a sense of expectancy,
freshness and vigor.”– The Washington Post

“Those who trusted YCA in previous years heard
world-class performers while they were still unknown.– The Washington Post